Meet The Team

Our Staff

Our Board

  • Henry Miller

    Board Chairman | Legislative Appointee

  • Marie Artis

    Vice Chair

  • Kalin Halls

    Secretary | Legislative Appointee

  • Deandria J. Bennet

    Orangeburg County Library Appointee

  • Dr. Sharon Daniels

    Head Start/Early Head Start Appointee

  • Angie Hutto

    Orangeburg County Department of Public Health Appointee

  • Christopher Green

    Legislative Appointee

  • Chandra C. McPherson-Gibbs

    Legislative Appointee

  • Dr. Devin Randolph

    Legislative Appointee

  • Laura Washington

    Legislative Appointee

  • David Williams

    Legislative Appointee

  • Charlene Nimmons

    Department of Social Services Appointee

  • Dr. Theresa Jennings

    Orangeburg County School District Appointee

  • Dr. Pandora Ryant

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  • Corderia Grant

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Past Board Members

Chairman Emeritus
2020-2024

James Rickenbacker

Thank you, Mr. Rickenbacker for being a Champion for Children. 

2023-2024 Former Board Members: 
James Rickenbacker, Faith Arthur, Dr. Cassandra Jenkins, Dr. Charlene Stokes, and Antron Williams 

The Orangeburg County First Steps Board plays a crucial role in realizing our mission as they strategically support our staff.
Stay up-to-date with them by viewing their Meeting Minutes HERE.